Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wrong-foot
verb
/ˈrɔːŋfʊt/
Definition
To put someone in a situation where they are unprepared or at a disadvantage.
Examples
- She was wrong-footed by the sudden change in the schedule.
- The unexpected question wrong-footed him during the interview.
- They managed to wrong-foot their opponents with a clever strategy.
Meaning
To confuse or surprise someone, making them uncertain about how to proceed.
Synonyms
- surprise
- confound
- disconcert
